Friday, March 19th, 2021
FM Qureshi phones Afghan counterpart
ISLAMABAD, MAR 19 – /DNA/ – Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi had a telephone call with Foreign Minister of Afghanistan Mr. Hanif Atmar . The two Foreign Ministers exchanged greetings and good wishes on the eve of Nowruz. During the telephone call, views were exchanged on matters of mutual interest, including Pakistan-Afghanistan bilateral relations and latest status of Afghan peace process. Reiterating Pakistan’s consistent support to the Afghan peace process, the Foreign Minister underlined that the Intra-Afghan Negotiations provided historic opportunity to achieve an inclusive, broad-based and comprehensive politicalRead More
ACM Zaheer Ahmad takes over the command of Pakistan Air Force
ISLAMABAD, MAR 19 (DNA) – Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmad Baber Sidhu* took over the command of Pakistan Air Force as the 23rd Chief of the Air Staff, in a graceful Change of Command ceremony held at Air Headquarters, Islamabad today. During the ceremony a smartly turned out contingent of Pakistan Air Force presented the Guard of Honour to the outgoing Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan. Later on, he decorated Air Marshal Zaheer Ahmad Baber Sidhu with the ranks of Air Chief Marshal andRead More
CDA approves purchase of new and modern vehicles, tractors
ISLAMABAD, MAR 19 (DNA) – The administration of Capital Development Authority (CDA) has approved the purchase of new and modern vehicles, tractors and modern equipment to expedite infrastructure rehabilitation and beautification projects. Using modern vehicles and equipment will save the authority’s expenses and time. According to details, CDA is taking massive steps to rehabilitate the city’s infrastructure including roads, parks, green belts and street lights. In this regard, the administration has approved the purchase of the modern missionary to equip its staff. Considering the savings aspects in various projects, approvalRead More
1665 Cartons of Illegal, Non-Duty Paid Cigarettes Seized by Directorate of I & I, IR
ISLAMABAD, MAR 19 (DNA) – In line with the vision of the Prime Minister and under strict directions of Chairman FBR, the Directorate General of Intelligence and Investigation-Inland Revenue has expedited actions against counterfeit, illegal and non-duty paid cigarettes. The performance of Directorate General of Intelligence and Investigation-Inland Revenue has been exemplary in the month of March, 2021. During the current ongoing month, Directorate of Intelligence and Investigation-Inland Revenue, Islamabad’s team has confiscated 900 cartons of illegal cigarettes in two raids conducted on GT road on the basis of intelligenceRead More
Sri Lankan Chief of Defence Staff meets COAS Gen. Bajwa
RAWALPINDI, MAR 19 (DNA) – General L H S C Silva WWV, RWP, RSP, VSV, USP, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) & Commander Sri Lankan Army called on General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) at GHQ. During the meeting matters of mutual interest, regional security issues with particular reference to enhanced military cooperation were discussed. The visiting dignitary acknowledged Pakistan’s continuous efforts for peace and stability in the region, especially in Afghan Peace Process and pledged to further enhance bilateral relations between both countries. Earlier on arrivalRead More
Bilateral relations between Pakistan, Belarus discussed
ISLAMABAD, MAR 19 (DNA) – Ambassador gave a detailed interview to Pavel Lazovik, Head of the Information Department of Radio “Belarus” International. The Radio broadcasts in 9 languages including German, French, Spanish and English in shortwaves daily. On arrival at the Radio Station, the Ambassador was given a short tour of the offices including the archival library, symphony hall and the recording studio, where the Ambassador was also afforded an opportunity to listen to the Pakistan’s National Anthem, received by the former USSR back in 1978. The hour long interviewRead More